Doug McDermott doesn't appear to be the potential answer for the Chicago Bulls at the small forward position. The first string three Mike Dunleavy will miss his 17th straight game tonight. (more on that, and on his potential return here) Tony Snell has started two of the last three games, with Coach Tom Thibodeau deciding to start two power forwards in the other. Still, no … [Read more...] about When will Doug McDermott return to the Bulls?
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When will Mike Dunleavy return to the Bulls?
It's much more than a sprained right ankle that's keeping Mike Dunleavy out of the lineup for the Chicago Bulls. He didn't practice today and is out for the game at Houston tomorrow night. So that will be 17 straight games he's missed. Officially, he is day-to-day, but it's very likely he could miss the Bulls next three games (at New Orleans, Orlando), which comprise the … [Read more...] about When will Mike Dunleavy return to the Bulls?
Kobe Bryant debuts his new podcast, should return next year
Kobe Bryant recently made a statement hinting that he might retire at the end of the season. He said that retirement thoughts are creeping in. The 36-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar has seen his last two seasons ruined by devastating injuries. Nike just introduced a narrated podcast that chronicles the unique relationship between designer (Eric Avar) and athlete Kobe … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant debuts his new podcast, should return next year
Jalen Rose hilariously ZINGS Clippers DeAndre Jordan
ESPN on ABC Analyst Jalen Rose was on media conference call a couple days ago, and the tail end of it might have been the most entertaining and interesting part. There were not one but two international reporters calling, one from Turkey, the other from Greece. One of the European NBA reporters asked Jalen Rose about the "hack-a-Deandre Jordan" strategy employed by Los … [Read more...] about Jalen Rose hilariously ZINGS Clippers DeAndre Jordan
Bulls miss Joakim Noah like the deserts miss the rain
Joakim Noah played 22 minutes yesterday, and 23 minutes in the previous contest. However, he's just not truly himself. Noah is active, but the he's the Noah we know and love who was first team All-NBA and the league's Defensive Player of the Year. Joakim Noah has entirely missed 12 of 46 games this season, and the Chicago Bulls miss him. Like the deserts miss the rain. … [Read more...] about Bulls miss Joakim Noah like the deserts miss the rain
Chicago Bulls: maybe it’s time to push the panic button
Maybe it is indeed time for fans of the Chicago Bulls to push the panic button. I still maintain that they're going to be fine in the end and that all the negativity we've heard lately is an overreaction. The main producer for ESPN's NBA programming agrees with what I said a few days ago that the Chicago Bulls should be alright when it counts. However, I also understand the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls: maybe it’s time to push the panic button
Philadelphia 76ers: not as GOD AWFUL as you think they are
As horrible as the Philadelphia 76ers are, they're on the right track now in their rebuild. They won't be making the playoffs any time soon, but they do have some nice pieces in place. They're building something, and with the soft underbelly of the NBA Eastern conference, it won't be long before the Sixers are back in postseason contention. Yes, they are started 0-17, and … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers: not as GOD AWFUL as you think they are
T’Wolves Andrew Wiggins might UNDESERVINGLY win NBA ROY
The NBA rookie of the year race is pretty much a two horse race between the Chicago Bulls Nikola Mirotic and the Minnesota Timberwolves Andrew Wiggins. Also, Philadelphia, as bad as they are, have a couple guys who could become dark horses in the race (as we've covered here). We've covered Mirotic in detail, now we'll talk shop on Andrew Wiggins. … [Read more...] about T’Wolves Andrew Wiggins might UNDESERVINGLY win NBA ROY
Brooklyn Nets are now for sale; valued at $780M
The Brooklyn Nets are officially on the market. So if you've got $780,000,000 that's just burning a whole in your pocket, time to act. According to a Forbes evaluation a year ago, that's what the Nets are currently worth. … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets are now for sale; valued at $780M
Eva Longoria has new film with San Antonio Spurs angle
Eva Longoria is probably most well known for her sexpot role as Gabrielle on the controversial ABC television series "Desperate Housewives" which ran from 2004-2012. However, today the 39-year-old actress has evolved beyond low brow projects like that. She's been very involved in political activism these past few years; executive producing the documentaries "The Harvest" and … [Read more...] about Eva Longoria has new film with San Antonio Spurs angle